East Chapel Hill defeated Orange 15-12 in the third round of the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22.

Orange players warm up before taking on ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Orange players warm up before taking on ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cy Horner (23) runs downfield with the ball as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cy Horner (23) runs downfield with the ball as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Duncan Grant (40) fights for possession of the ball as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Duncan Grant (40) fights for possession of the ball as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Connor Kruse (7) passes to an open teammate as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Connor Kruse (7) passes to an open teammate as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Nicholas Castro (45) takes a shot on goal as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Nicholas Castro (45) takes a shot on goal as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Nicholas Castro (45) is pressured while on the attack as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Nicholas Castro (45) is pressured while on the attack as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caleb Davis (3) celebrates after scoring a goal seconds before halftime as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caleb Davis (3) celebrates after scoring a goal seconds before halftime as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Both teams huddle at halftime as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Both teams huddle at halftime as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ryan Merrill (15) celebrates after scoring a goal as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ryan Merrill (15) celebrates after scoring a goal as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jake Wimsatt (24) takes a shot on goal as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jake Wimsatt (24) takes a shot on goal as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Parker De Leon (9) puts pressure on the Orange attacker as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Parker De Leon (9) puts pressure on the Orange attacker as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ryan Merrill (15) celebrates after scoring a goal as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ryan Merrill (15) celebrates after scoring a goal as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Duncan Grant (40) takes a shot on goal as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Duncan Grant (40) takes a shot on goal as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Seiji Stanford (6) strips the ball from an attacker as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Seiji Stanford (6) strips the ball from an attacker as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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Players from both teams scuffle for a loose ball as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Players from both teams scuffle for a loose ball as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Seiji Stanford (6) celebrates after scoring a goal early in the game as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Seiji Stanford (6) celebrates after scoring a goal early in the game as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Seiji Stanford (6) runs downfield with the ball as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Seiji Stanford (6) runs downfield with the ball as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jack Shohfi (27) and Nick Cardone (6) fight for a loose ball as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jack Shohfi (27) and Nick Cardone (6) fight for a loose ball as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Samuel Reece (11) passes to an open teammate as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Samuel Reece (11) passes to an open teammate as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Seiji Stanford (6) celebrates after scoring a goal as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Seiji Stanford (6) celebrates after scoring a goal as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Seiji Stanford (6) celebrates after scoring a goal as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Seiji Stanford (6) celebrates after scoring a goal as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Seiji Stanford (6) takes a shot on goal as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Seiji Stanford (6) takes a shot on goal as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
A referee calls possession in favor of East Chapel Hill as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
A referee calls possession in favor of East Chapel Hill as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jake Wimsatt (24) looks for an open teammate for a pass as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jake Wimsatt (24) looks for an open teammate for a pass as Orange hosts ECHHS in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Orange players and coaches meet for a postgame huddle after losing in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Orange players and coaches meet for a postgame huddle after losing in the NCHSAA state playoffs on Monday, March 22. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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